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Thursday, December 11, 2008

A Colorful Christmas

The colorwheel quilt has taken its place in my studio. I'm pleased with it. Learned a bunch about piecing a dresden plate and applique to apply to the next ones. I have a quilt idea in my head using these. That's for the new year.I'm in full gift production mode these days. Can't show much, but since my neighbor doesn't read my blog I can show her gift. I wanted to make a little something for Catherine. She's in her 80's and a native Strawberry Hill resident. Native means that her family has been on the hill for generations. She was the first "native" to welcome us to the neighborhood (with some skepticism at first). But when she figured out we were a good addition to the neighborhood, we have become fast friends. She shares her bountiful crop of basil and tomatoes from her garden and we provide her lots of entertainment. She watches all the teens come and go from my house, in fact, she keeps an eye on all our comings and goings. I came up with this simple design for her. She may get this one, or maybe she would like one of the ones in the more traditional colors? Last year I gave her a little package of baked goods. She had tears in her eyes. She doesn't have many friends left and her family is far away. I'm sure when I bring it to her tomorrow, we'll have tea and hours of conversation. I love to listen to her tell stories of the neighborhood. After doing the little tablerunner for my mom, I came up with a new version, but instead of houses....trees. As you know, I'm a bit obsessed with trees. I like it...has that sense of whimsy that I love. I think the possibilities are endless. Don't you love endless possibilities?We've been dealing with some illness here. Fudge has the right idea, relax and let your body heal. Sweet dreams...good for the body, good for the soul.

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I felt just like Fudge until I got rejuvenated visiting a friend yesterday. Your color wheel is gorgeous! And your sweet neighbor is going to love whatever you give her because it isn't about the gift...it's about the person and thought behind it.

Loving the color wheel! But I really like what you are doing for your neighbor. She sounds sweet and it seems that you are lifting her spirits quite a bit! You are a gem! Now you should nap with fudge.

I am sorry you are sick, too. I am sure you are feeling the same as me, "I don't have time for this!" I hope you feel better. The color wheel is beautiful. I can see how fun it would be to look at it when it becomes vintage because it showcases the current fabric in every color.

You always share projects that really catch my eye...and I'm where you are right now as well...full-production gift mode...love that phrase! Your neighbor will love which ever one you decide to give her!

I love that color wheel quilt! Nice work! Those trees are sweet, if I were creative like you, yeah endless possibilities. Older people are so fun, I was able to take a friend to the church Christmas dinner with me last night. She just had her 100th birthday on Nov. 28. !!!

Oh gosh. All those whimsical trees and your houses, pure torture I tell ya! So adorable! Love the picture of Fudge. Oh gosh, I might want to use it as a screen saver. It looks like how I feel. LOL. What a treasure to have your neighbor. I love stories. Can you imagine the things she's seen. ;o) Merry Christmas! ooxx`jod

I love the colourwheel quilt. I didn't realize it was a one block quilt - so succesful in its simplicity.The whimsical trees are delightful and fresh. Your lovely neighbour will like them, I'm sure.Hope you are all feeling better soon!Happy Christmas Days!

The color wheel is so lovely..it's a beautiful rainbow, a giving, lovely "eye"....warmth and such sunshine in a wintery time. ...and I will repeat, the story of your dear neighbor truly touches my heart....generosity of spirit and heart, given and received. That is the true Christmas spirit.

I love your all your xmas "things". They are very cute! Your color wheel turn out great. Coincidentally, I have been cutting fabric for dresden plates for two days and after looking at yours I'm eager to get to the sewing part! Happy quilting!!!

Your neighbor sounds like the one I had when we lived in the mountains of Virginia. She was almost 90 years old, and she loved to have me and my then 2 year old daughter over for tea parties. I loved hearing stories about the area that we lived in; she had lived her whole life there. She used to ride horseback through the mountains to teach little children. The road up to our house used to be "Lover's Lane" until her "Daddy" closed it down. Our house was built on the site of the church that she went to as a girl. Oh, now I'm tearing up. She passed away two years ago. She still kept in touch with us after we moved.

Anyway, I guess all this is to say that your neighbor will appreciate your generous and thoughtful gift, and your time.

I love to read your story about your neighbour. Thanks for sharing, you're really sweet! You know Jacquie, I always amaze to your all quilts, especially those little tree patchworks, so cute...Endless possibility? Absolutely I like it very much to have it:) have a great weekend...

I can't wait to see the color wheel quilt take shape. And I absolutely LOVE your little trees. Trees are a favorite of mine too. More so with maturity as I marvel at their perfect design. Showing my age, aren't I?

LOVE the perfect pic of Fudge!

And the description of your neighbor brings fond memories to me too -- older people just love to keep track of who comes and goes, where, when and what for, don't they? :) She sounds like a sweetheart - and I know you must be a great blessing in her life. Sometimes we never know the impact we make. God bless you.

I came across your blog for the first time today! You make wonderful colorful quilt. I realy really enjoyed looking at your work. I might use your first tutorial for my black and white challenge quilt (I'm adding yellow to it). With your pattern, the heart can be used to show more of the design of the fabrics. Would you mind if I link to your quilt?Have a nice and creative week! Simone

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